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They may appear harmless enough, but wild animals like raccoons, squirrels, and mice do not make for great roommates. Not only can these critters be potentially harbouring dangerous diseases but they can also wreak havoc on your home and property.
When it comes to avoiding extensive property damage and costly repairs, time is of the essence. At the first sign a wild animal has invited itself into your home, take immediate action to evict with professional wildlife removal.
Real Damaged Caused by Wildlife
So exactly how bad can a wildlife situation get? Cleanup and repairs could quickly climb into the thousands or more depending on the extent of the damage caused.
Shredded Insulation
Your home is insulated to keep the inside and its occupants warm when the weather gets cold, however, it can also make for the perfect nesting material or hiding place for rodents, squirrels, and raccoons.
These critters will rip, tear, tunnel, and defecate throughout your home’s insulation. Once soiled and damaged, this insulation not only becomes less effective but also poses a serious health risk. In a best-case scenario, you may be looking at removing and replacing a small portion, however, you could have to replace the majority of your home’s insulation for a major infestation.
Chewed Up Electrical Wiring
Electrical damage is one of the most dangerous effects of a wildlife infestation, and unfortunately, it is also one of the most common. Squirrels and rats love to chew and among their favourite things to chew are electrical wires.
Frayed wires are a major fire hazard and pose a significant risk to your family. Repairing this type of damage can also be extremely expensive as rewiring a home can cost thousands of dollars.
Damaged Pipes
Next to your home’s electrical, the next best thing animals like to chew and gnaw on are aluminum and plastic pipes. Believe it or not, rats can chew right through a plastic pipe if it’s standing between rodents and where it wants to go.
Water damage resulting from damaged pipes is nothing to laugh about. Between flooring, drywall, and replacing broken pipes, you could be facing a significant repair bill.
Roof Damage
Your roof is one of the easiest entry points to your home. There are so many ways a wild animal can gain access to your attic from the roof. However, if critters like raccoons, mice, and squirrels can’t find an easy way, they are not shy about making one.
A raccoon may have no problem digging straight through the structure of your roof and into your attic, and the resulting damage can be significant. Once wildlife removal gets them out, you could be looking at significant roofing repairs.
Don’t waste time when dealing with a critter infestation. Immediate wildlife removal will cost a fraction of the cost of repairs and save you the time and frustration of dealing with property damage restorations.